The artwork, entitled “The so-called Savoyard boy,” was created by Oskar Kokoschka in 1913. This piece is part of the Expressionism art movement and belongs to the genre of sketch and study.
This artwork presents a sketch of a young male figure reclining in a somewhat angular and exaggerated posture, characteristic of Expressionist techniques. The drawing, rendered with confident, bold lines, captures the form and essence of the boy’s figure with a stark emphasis on his skeletal frame and elongated limbs. The background remains unadorned, focusing the viewer’s attention entirely on the central figure. The boy’s introspective and somber gaze, combined with the raw and unfinished feel of the sketch, evokes a sense of vulnerability and sincerity. The overall composition is both striking and contemplative, reflecting the artist’s ability to convey deep emotional resonance through minimalistic representation.
